The two discussed Gaza in the context of the implementation of the ceasefire agreement, the exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, the status of Iran’s nuclear program, and more.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed developments in the Middle East in a phone call on Saturday, the Prime Minister’s Office and the Kremlin’s office said in a statement.
The two discussed the Gaza Strip in the context of the implementation of the ceasefire agreement, the exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, the status of Iran’s nuclear program, and issues related to further stabilization efforts in Syria, the statement read.
The Prime Minister’s Office said that the conversation took place at the Russian leader’s request.
Previous times the Russian and Israeli leaders spoke
The two previously spoke on the phone last month about the US brokered ceasefire deal, with the Russian leader reaffirming Moscow’s position “in favor of a comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian issue.”
Benjamin Netanyahu, Vladimir Putin (credit: REUTERS)
Like their discussion on Saturday, their conversation last month tackled issues surrounding Iran and Syria. Before October, the two had spoken on the phone in August.